Redlands Bluegrass Convention

 

 

 

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9th 10th & 11th July 2010

 
   

The Redlands Modern Country Music Club
presents

The 16th Annual

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 REDLANDS BLUEGRASS CONVENTION

9th 10th & 11th July 2009

Guests of the 2009 Convention were:

Barry & Holly Tashian are booked for Redlands Bluegrass Convention 2009
 
THE BIG BLUE FISH
featuring Bluegrass guitar champ Tamworth '09! INNES CAMPBELL
THE NAHUYSENS
PIRATE BRIDES
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COOLGRASS
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BUSHFIRE
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THE WAYWARD SISTERS
GARY BROWN
REDLANDS BLUEGRASS BOYS
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The 2009 Program

Food , drinks, and licensed bar available all weekend.


Workshops and slow jam sessions for all the instruments and a session on vocals and harmonies, plus the open mike concert and the not to be missed Saturday Night Concert. In between there will be jam sessions followed by jam sessions.

Jams are compulsory, so is having a good time. 

Workshops

The 'Workshops' are the core of the Redlands Bluegrass Convention. Detailed tuition on many aspects of bluegrass instruments are covered. There is the additional advantage of being able to personally discuss your particular enquires with the experts at the workshops or informally during the weekend.

The Redlands Bluegrass Convention provides a great opportunity to learn and refine the intricacies of bluegrass from some of the very best players in Australia.

Slow Jams

The 'slow jam' sessions for beginners were very popular and we will again offer sessions for the main instruments. This is a great opportunity to pull a tune apart and learn it at a comfortable pace. The sessions are staggered so that you can attend all workshops for your instrument(s)

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IT WILL BE A GREAT WEEKEND, BE THERE !



Venue : Kindilan Convention Centre, German Church Road Redland Bay, Queensland

( 35 kilometers south east from Brisbane )

Where Is It ?

The Kindilan Conference Centre ( kin -dill - an ) is owned by the Girl Guides Association. The camp is set in beautiful bushland, and is an environmental paradise. There is plenty of wild life, and many bush walking tracks. If you are not totally involved in the music, there are plenty of things for you and the kids to fill the weekend.

The Redlands Modern Country Music Club has been operating for over 27 years.  In that time, it has been an instigator of many musical activities, including the annual country music festival and the 'Champion of Champions' competition, and this Redlands Bluegrass Convention. The Club has always been available to assist musicians in their goals, and many members have gone on to follow successful musical careers.

The reputation of our Redlands Bluegrass Convention has spread far and wide, the response has been terrific, and we are sure we can still continue to improve.

How to Get There

The Kindilan Convention Centre is off Redland Bay Road. ( UBD Refidex reference 246 C2 )
There are blue street signs on Redland Bay Road directing you to the "Girl Guide Camp", and we will have additional "Blue Grass" signs as you go along Redland Bay Road.Turn off into German Church Road   ( turn left coming from the Gold Coast, or right coming from Brisbane ), and follow the signs.

Closest train connection is to Cleveland, and a bus service is available ( infrequently ) from the Cleveland station to German Church Road. The Kindilan Camp offers a range of excellent accommodation facilities to suit a wide range of requirements.

Coming fro the Gold Coast, take the Cleveland turn off at the Pacific hwy, just after the Ipswich Motorway turn- off. Follow Bryants Road which turns into Redland Bay Road. Turn left into Mt Cotton Road, turn right at the petrol station into Valley Way, which turns into German Church Road. 'Kindilan' is on the right and will be marked by "Blue Grass" signs.

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Accommodation

NB: Anyone staying on site (must pay accom cost for Friday and Saturday night) and must purchase a full weekend registration.

The Roundhouses  

Two buildings with ten separate rooms, each containing two single beds.    
Sheets and  bedding included.    
Showers and bathrooms in central core of each building.   
Only available if booked for both Friday and Saturday night.
$165 per room for the weekend

MUST pre-pay to confirm accommodation bookings.


Dormitory Style Accommodation   Kindilan House   

8 separate rooms, each with 5 single beds.
Own sheets / pillow / blankets required.          
Hot showers and amenities 
$55 per person for the weekend

Must pre-pay to confirm accommodation bookings.         


Dormitory Accommodation

Two separate dormitories are available by arrangement for groups of at least 15 people.
Sleeps up to 42 people.
Own sheets/ pillows /blankets required.
Fully self contained with bathrooms and kitchen facilities. 
$55 per person for the weekend

Must pre-pay to confirm accommodation bookings.     


Camping

Limited powered sites available, all the rest are unpowered.
Includes full use of hot showers and amenities.
Vans and buses and other vehicles are restricted to the hard surface areas.
Can register on the day if required.
Site access available after 4:00pm Friday.
$25 per person for the weekend   

Accommodation contact Sue 0412 708 134
Email    

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Registration

Full Weekend Registration - Friday > Sunday   $90 - Includes all workshops and concerts all weekend.

Single Day Registration $55 per person ( includes concert & workshops for that day only)

Friday Night Concert Only - $25 per person

Saturday Night Concert Only  - $35 per person - Available after 5:00pm Saturday only

Sunday Only -  $30 per person

Children under 16 accompanied by paying adult - FREE

To register, please print out the REGISTRATION FORM fill it out and mail (as in post) it in with your payment
or, alternatively,
REGISTER and PAY ON LINE

Please make cheques payable to : Redlands Modern Country Music Club (Inc.) P.O. Box 663, Capalaba, Qld. 4157
Credit Card payment available at the Registration Desk
Please include a self addressed envelope if you require a receipt. Email registrations will be receive an email booking acknowledgment.

NB: All Pre-Paid Tickets will be held at the reception desk at Kindilan for collection on the weekend

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Bluegrass Convention Contacts



For further Information :

Neil and Cilla Wills (AH) (07) 3206 9226  mob: 0417  714  910

Allen McMonagle (AH) (07) 3390 2066


Accommodation

contact Sue 0412 708 134

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Check out these great Links:

Mike Kear's Bluegrass in Australia

Bluegrass Parkway

Andrew Clermont

Wendy Holman:
FingerStyle
BanjoMad

The Folk Rag

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